What are the advantages/disadvantages of metal vs glass drinking straws?
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*They don't break as easily*The metal is cold when drinking a cold beverage... making it seem even colder
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They are a nice, heavy glass, so they don't break easily. At first, they feel a little wide between your lips, but then you get used to it.I never use plastic straws at home anymore. And I use these in all my to-go cups, too. I bought new, glass, to-go cups, with wider openings to fit the glass straws.
2256569
Metal is better because you don't have to worry about it breaking. Just be careful when you install it and make sure to get it on straight. Another huge plus is that you can regulate the water pressure with that adapter.
2232500
I find it very difficult to drink out of. The metal lip of the thermos -- on better ones, this part would be rubber or plastic -- gets very hot so you're burning your lips from the get-go.
1708490
Yea, I just tried it. I put a stainless steel straw in and it was fine. The plastic straws might get pinched a little but liquid should still go through. You might wear out the lid over time using a straw but it should still last a while.
1132059
1. It makes it easier to clean.2. Not all cups are tall enough to warrant a full straw. This way you can pop the blue part off for shorter cups and not have the cup tip over.
594406
Unfortunately I can't say for sure. I purchased them for my mother because she had problems with her neck and couldn't drink from a cup or glass. I can say that she never complained of them hurting her teeth. I can also say you will feel the temperature of the liquid in them if you hold the straw while drinking. Having these allowed her to drink hot liquids because the plastic straws the coating melted off in her coffee.
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Actually, the nickel content is alloyed and not readily leached from the metal even when drinking acid fluids. The nickel actually reduces oxidation of the remaining iron/chromium content represented as tarnishing. Magnetic properties are unnecessary as the machining/cleaning of metal components does not leave residue particles. The only material you may consider if you are highly nickel-reactive, is borosilicate glass or Pyrex, which are more fragile, but inert.
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No. I don't find a metallic taste when drinking through these straws. They are awesome!
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It is a metal of some type. ?? Not sure. But, I have had mine a while. It sits on the counter next to the sink & I have had no problems at all. I have found the cheap straws fit better. I bought some which were too long laughing out loud. I am satisfied w/ the purchase.
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If you want American made stainless steel straws buy some from Maine Drinking Straw Company. I just ordered some. Pricey but you get what you pay for. Locally made, so better for the environment in that respect too. Small business owner also. Not available on Amazon, have to buy directly from Maine Drinking Straw's website.
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Yes . I use them for all drinks , Kool-aide , soda, smoothies and even water ! I use straws because I cannot tilt my head back enough to drink from a cup. Don't worry about getting too much too fast. Just bite down on the straw to regulate the flow of liquid ! :-)
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I would say its plastic or silicone, its a bendable straw which is nice because I put ice in mine and with a hard straw on the older models it was sometimes hard to screw the lid on if the ice froze together. I don't notice a strange taste.
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If the plastic straw were to be removed, water would spill out. What keeps the water from spilling is that when the lid is shut it pinches the straw closed. The straw fits down inside, then spreads out like a gasket as it approaches the opening, then gets skinny straw-like on the other side and that is where you sip from. I am opposed to having my drinks or food in plastic. However, I think that my sister researched this and found out that it isn't the bad kind of plastic for food. Also, I keep only ice cold drinks in it. I think that the gases that leach into food from plastic do that under heat. I bought this thermos because it wasn't aluminum. I will not drink or eat from aluminum--not even aluminum foil or pots and pans. I LOVE my thermoses and bought two for my precious grandson. If I thought that they were unhealthy because of the plastic, I wouldn't have gotten them for him. I will not let him have (not do I have) plastic water bottles. Good luck in your search. You sound like a good, caring, informed mom. Learn about GMOs also.
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Both of them are metal. The small one could be a little smaller to shake drinks better but other than that, I really like them!
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Definitely tastes better in GLASS! ALSO, if you want to sanitize the bottle, it is dishwasher safe. I think the plastic ones seem 'icky' after a while, even with a good handwash (around the lip of the bottle). Plus they expire and you have to buy new anyway. The glass ones are substantially heavier, but well worth it. I bought a whole new sodastream system just so I could use the glass bottles! I was not happy with those rather expensive plastic ones that you just have to keep remembering to replace. No BPA worries with glass.
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Actually yes because you can regulate how much liquid goes into your mouth. Often times with travel mugs, I can't because if I gulp too much liquid I wind up burning my mouth. This is a wonderful product. It's clean and durable. I thought about getting glass then worried about breakage. Plastic is out of the question. I especially like these straws for my smoothies because it encourages me to take civilized sips versus gulping the smoothie down.